A Couple of Shrinks

#25- "Trigger Words"- words that attract our attention in therapy

"I NEED...." "I SHOULD..." "We had SEX..." "Narcisist, co-dependent..." and SO MUCH MORE Just for fun, this week we talked about words we hear as clinicians that make us perk up and grab our attention. If you notice your therapist taking notes while in session, maybe they're listening for similar things ;)  Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing! We appreciate your ongoing support. You're not alone, Dan and Gabby @acoupleofshrinks [https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofshrinks?igsh=N2o4NG5uajk1YW9z&utm_source=qr] Learn more about our practices here: Dan [https://danlpcc.com] and Gabby [https://gabbyjimmerson.com] **This podcast is for entertainment and information purposes only. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Always be sure to consult with your health care provider about your health and wellness.**

#24- But, like, what is sex therapy, though?

This week we'll walk you through what sex therapy is and what a sex therapist actually does! Is my sex therapist gonna touch me? Don't I have to have a specific medical issue to talk about? But can't I just see any therapist for a sexual health concern? You've got questions, we've got answers ;) Find a certified sex therapist here  [https://www.aasect.org/referral-directory] Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing! We appreciate your ongoing support. You're not alone, Dan and Gabby @acoupleofshrinks [https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofshrinks?igsh=N2o4NG5uajk1YW9z&utm_source=qr] Learn more about our practices here: Dan [https://danlpcc.com] and Gabby [https://gabbyjimmerson.com] **This podcast is for entertainment and information purposes only. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Always be sure to consult with your health care provider about your health and wellness.**

#23- Interpersonal Therapy- How are my relationships impacting my mental health?

Check out the Breakthrough Mental Health Conference in Chandler, AZ  here [https://www.chandleraz.gov/events/breakthrough-mental-health-conference]  Have you ever considered how your relationships may impact your mental health? Seems kinda obvious right? But most of us aren't actually intentional about these relationships. This week we explore  how to take some control over the interpersonal areas of our lives in the spirit of improving our mental health.  Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing! We appreciate your ongoing support. You're not alone, Dan and Gabby @acoupleofshrinks [https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofshrinks?igsh=N2o4NG5uajk1YW9z&utm_source=qr] Learn more about our practices here: Dan [https://danlpcc.com] and Gabby [https://gabbyjimmerson.com] **This podcast is for entertainment and information purposes only. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Always be sure to consult with your health care provider about your health and wellness.**

#22 - Conflict Management Part II: The Antidotes

We covered Gottman's 4 Horse-people in episode #20. This week, rather than just dumping problems on you, we actually help you solve those bad conflict management habits with...The Antidotes!  Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing! We appreciate your ongoing support. You're not alone, Dan and Gabby @acoupleofshrinks [https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofshrinks?igsh=N2o4NG5uajk1YW9z&utm_source=qr] Learn more about our practices here: Dan [https://danlpcc.com] and Gabby [https://gabbyjimmerson.com] **This podcast is for entertainment and information purposes only. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Always be sure to consult with your health care provider about your health and wellness.**

#21 - Values and Mental Health / Learning Your Heart!

In this week's episode, we are completing a therapy exercise together during the recording, and demonstrate to listeners how to use it  both casually and clinically. The exercise is called the Values Card Sort, and is a way to identify what values are truly the most important to us, and how those values affect every day decision making and mental health. We have attached a link to the list of values below, enjoy! https://www.motivationalinterviewing.org/sites/default/files/valuescardsort_0.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0vO091BYQdcsPTSzx4-kcnCKhrod1o_jp4dkGFbrNtoJFds1PWt_goaIw Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing! We appreciate your ongoing support. You're not alone, Dan and Gabby @acoupleofshrinks [https://www.instagram.com/acoupleofshrinks?igsh=N2o4NG5uajk1YW9z&utm_source=qr] Learn more about our practices here: Dan [https://danlpcc.com] and Gabby [https://gabbyjimmerson.com] **This podcast is for entertainment and information purposes only. This podcast should not be considered medical advice. Always be sure to consult with your health care provider about your health and wellness.**